Phil: Oh, that guy that wears sweatpants. How are you? Going to hit up the Ivy Leagues again after 2010?

Bob: Well, I was thinking maybe the Philadelphia Union; they’re a new team and bound to make some mistakes–I mean have some growing pains.

Phil: Oh good for you. Is there a reason you called Bob. Did you want some strategy?

Bob: Strategy, oh no, I’m set on that I just wish I could play a few more defenders out there instead of strikers. You know?

Phil: I don’t, but was there a question here? We beat Wigan yesterday, but the fans still want to crucify me and I have to prepare for next week.

Bob: Wow, that’s impressive. About our boy, I need him to get some playing time over there.

Phil: Well, Bob, Jozy’s got a few challenges with getting back into the line-up. First of all, he’s green and he doesn’t manage possession well up the field. I would be fine with him learning on the job….if it didn’t mean my job.

Bob: I understand Phil. I can’t afford the reps either sometimes that’s why I bring in my big Hawaiian guy though I’m likely not to get a goal out of it. What else is it?

Geovanni: A key cog for the Tigers

Phil: Now he’s got a little bit of competition upfront. I mean, for chrissakes, he was competing for time up top against Craig Fagan and Daniel Cousin. Daniel Cousin! I mean he should’ve beat those guys out. Now, I’ve got V of H (nickname for: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink) up top who brings some veteran presence, I’ve got Geovanni who just signed a new contract playing my point forward role like Ronaldo, and then I’ve got Ghilas off the bench who is more active than Carlos Tevez. Where am I going to put the kid in there?

Bob: I see your points. I’ll make a deal with you. You still need offense right? I’ll talk to Lando about taking a stab in the EPL and mention Hull City a few times. You throw in Altidore as a sub in the 2nd half and keep pushing his fitness and his possession maintenance.

I think Jozy just needs some time to adjust to the English game. He is going to have to get used to the physical play and perfect his first touch. I’d love to see him more but I really think he is not ready. Let’s hope he gets ready so he can get some quality experience before the world cup.

Jan V of H is … I mean was a best of a striker. If Jozy dosn’t improve from watching him play then Jozy isn’t the real deal. Giving him playing time may improve his first touch but off the ball movement is something that shows in practice.

One more thing: I think the challenge you have with Jozy getting on the field is not only V of H, but Geovanni playing so far up the pitch. If the team is up, then Geovanni can drop from his upfield position to a more defensive stance.

Ghilas is a good reliever because he’s a ball hawk.

JZA will get run, but I think Hull need more breathing room from the bottom of the table before it is anything consistent.